When:	August 17 & 18, 2007
Where:	Hampton Inn and Ottawa Conference Centre 100 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

• Provide direct information to professionals treating stroke in the community
• Enable people dealing with stroke to manage better
• Recognize the value of Stroke Rehabilitation to improve quality of life
• Create community and collaboration for both professionals and people dealing with stroke
  

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

This conference will allow YOU to meet researchers and professionals at the forefront of stroke rehabilitation and treatment.

PRESENTERS:

THEMES:

ABOUT OTTAWA:

Ottawa is wonderful in the summer! Make this a holiday! We would suggest:

• Parliament Hill
• The Byward Market
• Museums: Science Museum, the National Gallery, Museum of Civilization
• Baseball-The Ottawa Lynx Play Thursday Friday and Saturday
  
  Follow this link for more info About Ottawa
  
  

SCHEDULE - Friday August 17, 2007

SCHEDULE - Saturday, August 18, 2007

REGISTRATION:

Space is limited in some lectures: If you want to ensure that you get your choice of speaker; register early.

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Registration Fees:

Prior to July 1: TWO DAYS August 17 & 18    $175

After July 1: TWO DAYS August 17 & 18   $190

Registration Fees for Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa Members:

Prior to July 1: TWO DAYS August 17 & 18    $50

After July 1: TWO DAYS August 17 & 18   $60

Accommodation:

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About the Speakers:

Wayne McIntyre: Wayne McIntyre is the Acting Director of Student Services at Algonquin College. He was elected by the Administrative Staff as their representative on the Board of Governors and in September 2005 was elected President of the Algonquin College Administrative Staff Association.

Prior to joining the College in 1987, Wayne worked at increasingly senior positions with Canadian Tire. Over the past ten years, he has provided leadership and strategic direction to volunteer Boards of not-for-profit organizations. He is also the winner of the 2003 Capital Educator's Award for Algonquin College.

Dr. Cindi Morshead - Stem Cells in Stroke:Where are we and What's the Promise University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Research Interests: Fundamentals of Stem Cell Behavior and Characterization Using stem cells in Regenerative Medicine: Models of Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury.

Dr. Morshead received the Premier's Award for Research Excellence in 2004. She is doing work on stem cells for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Stem Cell Network and the National Research Council.

William Connors - Simply Smart Aphasia Recovery/ Intensive Therapy University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre and Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment Research and Education Centre.

Bill has been a practicing speech therapist for 30 years. He has been the Clinical Supervisor at the University of Pittsburg, Duquesne University, Indiana University, and the University of Pennsylvania

Dr Arthur Prochaska - Regaining Arm and Hand University of Alberta Dr. Prochaska has developed the Bionic Glove, based on functional electric stimulation, senses movement in the wrist and electronically stimulates different muscles in the forearm allowing the fingers to grip and release. Dr. Prochaska currently has a clinical trial of 10 people -- distance supervision of arm and hand recovery/computer aided practice.

Dr. Richard C Katz - Aphasia: Computers and aphasia therapy Carl T. Hayden Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Arizona State University, Tempe Dr. Katz has written extensively about the use of technology to treat aphasia. He has conducted treatment studies for over 25 years, and is currently developing an internet-based therapy program. The automated program is designed to provide people with aphasia access to supplementary auditory stimulation treatment at any time, and requires minimal intervention from clinicians or assistants.

Dr. Gary Viner - Communicating Better With your Family Doctor Dr. Gary Viner is a 26 year veteran of Family Medicine in Ottawa, and is currently the Unit Postgraduate Education Director of the Civic Family Medicine Centre and Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine.

Dr. Mindy Levin - Arm and Hand: What's the Evidence? What Works? McGill University Canada Research Chair in Motor Recovery and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Levin is one of Canada's leading experts on the challenges of uncovering the best way to recover motor skills after brain injury.

Mary H Bowman, OTR/L - Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for the Arm and Hand University of Alabama at Birmingham CI Therapy Research Group An occupational therapist with 14 years of neurorehabilitation experience, Mary has worked for the last 4 years with Edward Taub, PhD, in the CI Therapy Research Group. She also has advanced training in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT).

Dr. Kate Stollee - Dealing with Spasticity Dr. Stollee is a practicing physiatrist. One of the tools she uses to help regain function and reduce Spasticity is Botox. She will share videos of people with stroke to show how Botox affects Spasticity.

Dr. Hillel Finestone - Why Right Brain Strokes are Difficult for Families University of OttawaDr. Finestone is author of numerous published articles including the Ottawa Rehabilitation Guidelines. Dr. Finestone is a physiatrist in stroke rehabilitation.

Dr. Charles Leclerc - Cognitive Rehabilitation Ph, D. Universite de Montreal; Rehabilitation Centre of Ottawa specializing in Stroke Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Living with stroke, Community re-integration. Research Interests: cerebral plasticity, neuropsychological testing and ecological validity, neuropsychological testing and driving.

Heather Lochnan MD FRCPC - Managing Diabetes in Stroke & for Prevention Associate Professor of Medicine University of Ottawa Dr. Lochnan's research: What Diabetes does to the Brain.

Jack R. Bowerman CA and CMA - Disability and the Tax System Jack completed the lll - Part - CICA In-depth Tax Program in September 2000 and has been employed in the accounting field since 1978, with the last ten years in the public accounting.

Marianne Lawton PT and Physiotherapists for Neuro Home Rehab Services 2 Workshops
Introduction to NeuroPhyisotherapy (limited to 20 physiotherapists) and Physio 101 for Families: What Families need to know to help! Marianne Lawton, B.Sc. P.T. has been a qualified IBITA Basic Instructor in the Bobath /NDT concept since 2003. Marianne and the therapists from Neurohome Rehab are mentored by Mrs. Patty Shelly, Senior Instructor, IBITA. Marianne has a community based practice in the Oakville area. Neuro Home Rehab Services is in the Ottawa area.

Les Vandor - Powers of Attorney - what you need to know before and after a stroke. Les Vandor is Counsel to the law firm of Lang Michener LLP. He is an Ottawa based lawyer and author and a regular on CBC Radio's Ontario Today. He also appears monthly on CTV and has a weekly newspaper column. Les has a particular strength at meeting the legal needs of individuals in a clear, accessible and understandable way.

Trianna Clarke Feller - Kinesiology and Brain Injury. After her traumatic brain injury, Triana has taken a degree in Kinesiology and runs a group exercise program for stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors.

Featuring Aphasia and Stroke Hero -- Steve Goff - Even if you can't speak -- you can still communicate! Steve is going to elegantly tell the Aphasia Story and -- Stroke Hero -- Sandy Byrne -- Anything you can do I can do - With one hand!

For more information: http://www.strokeconference.ca

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